Sirach 18:22 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²² Let nothing hinder you from paying a vow promptly, and do not wait until death to be released from it.

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Common English Bible

²² Don’t be prevented from repaying a solemn promise in a timely way, and don’t wait until death to be vindicated.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² Let nothing impede you from praying always. And then you will not dread to be justified, even unto death. For the reward of God dwells in eternity.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²² Let nothing hinder thee from praying always, and be not afraid to be justified even to death: for the reward of God continueth for ever.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²² If you make a promise to the Lord, keep it as soon as you can. Don't wait until you are about to die to set things straight.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²² Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time. Don’t wait until death to be released.

Sirach 18:22 Cross References